Low noise CCD cameras for wide field astronomy

A. Burd; H. Czyrkowski; R. Dabrowski; W. Dominik; M. Grajda; G. Kasprowicz; L. Mankiewicz; S. Stankiewicz; G. Wrochna

doi:10.1117/12.674872

26 April 2006 Low noise CCD cameras for wide field astronomy

A. Burd, H. Czyrkowski, R. Dabrowski, W. Dominik, M. Grajda, G. Kasprowicz, L. Mankiewicz, S. Stankiewicz, G. Wrochna

Proceedings Volume 6159, Photonics Applications in Astronomy, Communications, Industry, and High-Energy Physics Experiments IV; 61590I (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.674872
Event: Photonics Applications in Astronomy, Communications, Industry, and High-Energy Physics Experiments IV, 2005, Wilga, Poland

Abstract

Modem research trends require observation of fainter and fainter astronomical objects on large areas of the sky. This implies usage of systems with high temporal and optical resolution with computer based data acquisition and processing. Therefore Charge Coupled Devices became so popular. They offer quick picture conversion with much better quality than film based technologies. This work is theoretical and practical study of the CCD based picture acquisition system. The system was optimized for "Pi of The Sky" project. But it can be adapted to another professional astronomical researches. The work includes issue of picture conversion, signal acquisition, data transfer and mechanical construction of the device.

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A. Burd, H. Czyrkowski, R. Dabrowski, W. Dominik, M. Grajda, G. Kasprowicz, L. Mankiewicz, S. Stankiewicz, and G. Wrochna "Low noise CCD cameras for wide field astronomy", Proc. SPIE 6159, Photonics Applications in Astronomy, Communications, Industry, and High-Energy Physics Experiments IV, 61590I (26 April 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.674872

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